SCADA Engineer

Toms Group A/S; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtMetlen Energy & Metals is seeking a SCADA Engineer to join our Brisbane team. You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning for electrical and control systems to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with design specs and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will lead integration, configuration and optimisation of inverter stations, substations and SCADA systems, while coordinating FAT/SAT activities and grid compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, substations, protection schemes, inverter stations, balance-of-plant equipment, grid connection processes and GPS compliance requirements.
• Expertise in SCADA architecture, PLCs, RTUs, IEDs, communications networks, PPC/PPM systems, system integration and control philosophies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with project teams, contractors, vendors, clients, utilities and regulatory authorities to ensure project activities are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Leading the technical integration, configuration and optimisation of inverter stations, substations, SCADA, protection, metering, communications and control systems.
• Reviewing engineering designs, drawings and system interfaces to ensure compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, industry standards and operational best practice.
• Coordinating FAT, SAT, site integration testing, commissioning and grid compliance activities, including performance testing, issue resolution and compliance reporting.
• Analysing operational and SCADA data to identify and resolve technical issues, improve plant performance, and maintain OT cybersecurity, network integrity and system reliability.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements while maintaining project documentation, technical records, progress reporting and RFI management.

Skills

SCADA architecture

PLC/RTU/IED

Electrical safety

Cybersecurity

System integration

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

Requisition ID4638-Posted20/10/2026-Energy-Construction-Associate-Australia

AtMetlen Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, leading the green energy transition with innovative solutions while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy. Our global presence covers two business Sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. With a consolidated yearly turnover of €6.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,500 dedicated individuals, we fuel success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, leaving a lasting impact. We foster a culture ofresilience,challenge,respect,excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a SCADA Engineer to join our team in our team. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the commissioning activities for the Electrical and control systems to ensure operation safely, reliably, and in accordance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Location: Brisbane, CBD

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

As a SCADA Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

Support Project Delivery & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinating with project teams, contractors, vendors, clients, utilities and regulatory authorities to ensure project activities are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Provide Electrical, SCADA & Control Systems Leadership

• Leading the technical integration, configuration and optimisation of inverter stations, substations, SCADA, protection, metering, communications and control systems.

Manage Design Reviews & Technical Assurance

• Reviewing engineering designs, drawings and system interfaces to ensure compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, industry standards and operational best practice.
• Coordinating FAT, SAT, site integration testing, commissioning and grid compliance activities, including performance testing, issue resolution and compliance reporting.

Drive System Performance, Troubleshooting & Cybersecurity

• Analysing operational and SCADA data to identify and resolve technical issues, improve plant performance, and maintain OT cybersecurity, network integrity and system reliability.

Maintain Project Governance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements while maintaining project documentation, technical records, progress reporting and RFI management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Electrical Systems, Protection & Grid Connection

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, substations, protection schemes, inverter stations, balance-of-plant equipment, grid connection processes and GPS compliance requirements.

SCADA, Control Systems & Communications

• Expertise in SCADA architecture, PLCs, RTUs, IEDs, communications networks, PPC/PPM systems, system integration and control philosophies.

Commissioning, Testing & Technical Troubleshooting

• Sound understanding of FAT, SAT, commissioning methodologies, electrical testing procedures, technical diagnostics and performance optimisation of renewable energy assets.

Industry Standards, Safety & Compliance

• Knowledge of Australian renewable energy regulations, HV electrical safety requirements, risk management practices, IEC standards (including IEC 61850) and utility compliance obligations.
• Understanding of industrial communications networks, remote communications, network architecture, cybersecurity principles, access controls, firewalls, backup and recovery processes.

Technical Design, Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, utilise design and project management software, and effectively coordinate with internal teams, contractors, clients and regulatory stakeholders.

Does this sound like you?

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